The Conference with the theme – “Purpose Driven Businesses for Sustainable Development – The Role of Small Businesses” brought together Academicians , researchers, and students from across the globe to share their expertise and present their valuable research work in various domains. This year, the conference witnessed remarkable participation with close to 130 papers received from across the globe including US, Mauritius, Philippines ,Qatar, and Oman the competition for top honors was fierce. We are proud to announce the winners who showcased their exceptional research contributions in their respective fields.

Winners of the Purpose-Driven Businesses for Sustainable Development: Recognizing Outstanding Research Contributions

SR. NO.	CATEGORY	NAME OF THE WINNERS	PAPER TITLES	CASH PRIZES
1	Best Research Paper Award – Academicians	Dr. Somashekar IC	Competency Mapping in Small Businesses: A Pathway to Sustainable Development and Employee Satisfaction	15,000/-
2	Best Research Paper Award – Research Scholar	Ms. J Jamela Salasty	Financial Inclusion And Micro Entrepreneurship: CASE STUDY From Mudra Loan Beneficiaries.	12,000/-
3	Best Research Paper Award – Student	Ms. Sidra Hayath S	Enhancing Sustainability and Innovation in Small Businesses: The Role of Coworking Spaces in Marketing Agility and Professional Diversity.	10,000/-